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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.04, 866.74 and 366.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.04, 866.74 and 366.06 is: 505.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.04 : 866.74 = 366.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.04/866.74 = 366.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.04x = 866.74 × 366.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.04x = 317,278.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,278.84/628.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.19

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